Weekly Notices 23 April 2023

You are invited to Nosh & Natter:  When:         6pm Monday Nights@ St Stephens LoungeWhy: Something to do ona Monday NightWhat: *   Bring yourself,*  The Nosh—Bring your evening  meal*   The Natter—Bring the conversation.Contact:  Janie ph/text 021 0279 3076If she doesn’t answer, please don’t leave a message, a text is better.Jam Session—Wed 26 April CANCELLEDAlpine Presbytery Newsletter:  Keep up to date on what is happening in our Alpine Presbytery.  A few copies of the Newsletter are being placed on the table in Foyers each week.  Pick up a copy, you might find something of interest in it.  If you are not on our email list and would like a copy emailed, please contact our office  phone 686 0981.Church Directory:  The Church Directory has been updated and these are available to parishioners, from the table in the Foyer or from the Church Office.Rhythm Kids:  Meets at Trinity Hall every Tuesday during the school term from 10.00am—11.00am. Contact Helen  684 6403 or 021 768 973Buy and Supply:  The final Buy and Supply for this season will be raising funds for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. This will finish on Sunday 14 May.All users of our Churches, Hall, Foyer, Lounge and Rooms at St Stephens and Trinity:  If you are the last person in your group to use the rooms, please make sure that the lights and heaters/heat pumps are turned off, and all the windows are closed, including those in the toilets.Winter Services:  At the church services on 30 April there will be a discussion about Winter services.Mission Group:  Annual Winter Knitting:   Project is now underway with a good selection of wool and patterns available in both church foyers.The following are garments requested from Family Works, Hanan and Kowhai kindergartens: Slippers, jumpers, vests, beanies and mittens/gloves.Family Works also asked for baby knitting for newborn to one year. PS. If you decide to knit a garment please be conscious of the size. All garments should made to fit a child 5 years or   younger . The Mission Group are very grateful for your support.  Elaine F.Advance Notices:

• Anticipations of the Heavenly Jerusalem in Medieval & Renaissance Cities:

        Thurs 11 May 7pm at Ara Institute of Canterbury, Timaru Campus, 32 Arthur St.Room:  TG 105/106, G block access from Arthur St and Main Rd. Faith thinking course—Theology Programme—University of Otago:         Suffering & Evil as a Challenge to Faith—$20        Fri 12 May—Sat 13 May (Fri 12th 7pm-9pm Saturday 9am-12pm atTimaru Ara Institute of Canterbury, Arthur St.  Room:  TG 105/106 in G Block.Register:  https://corpapp.otago.ac.nz/training/ce/course/25514/course/0/

• Plant Sale—Saturday 16 September at St Stephens Hall.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  There is a wide selection of gift ideas for your mother, grandmother or anyone who is a mother figure in your life.They have a great range of books available for adults and children.Also a great range of ceramic mugs at special prices that make a great gift for a loved one or a friend.Contact us by:ph:  688 3431  fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR Email: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nzChristianSuperstore.co.nz is our online shop for what we have available within our Cantabrian stores.”The volunteers at your local Christian Bookshop look forward to seeing you soon

Giving  Everything that we have is a gift from God.

You can contribute financially in the following ways:

• Cash or envelope in the offering plate, thanks.
• Automatic Payment or internet banking – Acc no: 03-1714-0405434-01

Please use either your name or Envelope number as a reference.Or if you have any queries, please email us at:  finance@timarupres.org.nzNeed more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981